Modern Pregnancy Announcement Ideas for Austin Moms

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Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z may have different social media habits, but there is one thing they all love to post: pregnancy announcements. And who can blame them? It’s such an exciting time in a parent’s life. I remember how hyped I was when I found out I was pregnant with my son (now a pre-teen!) and how badly I wanted to share my secret when it was time. Today, it’s not uncommon to see creative ways to announce this big life step on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, and it’s natural to want to post your pregnancy pics, too. If you’re looking for timeless, modern pregnancy announcement ideas, stick around and I’ll show you some of what my clients and I have done in the past.

A woman in a white dress and a man in a white polo stand next to each other. They are smiling and looking into one another's eyes and holding a set of ultrasound photos in front of them.

Pick a Theme That Feels Like ‘You’

It can be easy to get swept up in trends when others post cute pregnancy announcement photos. However, I always recommend thinking about the theme of your pregnancy announcement and finding one that feels like you.

A man and a woman are posed in a modern studio setting. They are holding a set of mammogram photos.

The problem for some is the understanding we all grow and change, and the trends we feel excited about right now might not be a trend they appreciate in the future.

A man stands behind a pregnant woman in a modern photography studio, holding her belly with one hand. They are both holding up an ultrasound photo.

A modern color pregnancy announcement photo featuring a kissing man and woman holding up an ultrasound photo.

So, if you are going to hop aboard the trendy pregnancy announcement train, just make sure to have a good think about it. But if you’re stuck on how to tell the world about your next big milestone, I can help!

Modern Pregnancy Announcement Ideas At Hello Photography

One of the services I promise my clients is help planning their photo session. As a professional, I definitely don’t expect you to reinvent the wheel, and any photographer worth their salt knows how to make your pregnancy announcement session a memorable, personal, and timeless session.

A man and a woman in a modern photography studio. They both have their hands on her baby bump.

A modern pregnancy announcement photo featuring a man standing behind a pregnant woman. Both of them have one hand on a sonogram photo and both have one hand on her baby bump.

During your modern pregnancy announcement session, we spend time getting to know you, and then twenty minutes of joy in the studio snapping tender moments with you and your partner (we also do solo pregnancy announcements!)

A black and white pregnancy announcement photo in a modern photography studio

The photos we take together will have a storytelling quality to them. We’re not writing a novel here, but we are trying to get your word out and showcase your personalities. In modern pregnancy announcement photos like these, I’ll often ask clients to wear a neutral color. This not only helps with contrast on set, but it gives the session a timeless feeling.

A couple stands next to one another in a modern maternity photography studio. They are looking at each other and holding a set of sonogram photos.

A couple stands facing each other, looking into each others eyes, and smiling. The woman is holding an ultrasound photo over his shoulder.

A full color photo featuring a man and a woman standing next to each other. They are holding a string of ultrasound photos.

Bringing Out The Personal In Modern Pregnancy Announcement

It’s very important to me that my clients feel as though this session is completely theirs. Pregnancy announcements are unique opportunities. Even though these modern pregnancy announcement sessions are only 20 minutes each, these 20 minutes should feel natural and special.

A man stands behind a woman. They are both looking at the camera and holding sonogram photos.

A man and a woman stand facing each other, and the man is kissing the woman on the head. They are holding up an ultrasound photo.

I wanted to showcase this couple when talking about how to make modern pregnancy announcements personal for two reasons. The first, they both used the same set for their announcement photos, and look at how different they came out!

A man and woman in a modern pregnancy photography studio stands next to one another. The man is kissing the woman on the forehead, and both have one hand on the woman's stomach.

A man and woman stand on a photography studio set facing one another. The woman is holding a string of ultrasound photos over the man's shoulder.

The couple above was bringing a very classic, Audrey Hepburn sort of vibe. Meanwhile, the couple below brought a little more of a boho vibe.

A woman and a man stand facing the camera. They are holding a sonogram photo.

A man and a woman stand facing the camera in a modern photography studio. They are smiling and holding a sonogram photo.

But despite the neutral outfits, the similar background, and the same set, these couples’ pregnancy announcements have completely different feels to them. The reason? They are completely different people! My aim is always to tell your family’s unique story.

A couple smiles looking into the camera. They are holding a picture of an ultrasound.

A couple stands next to one another. They are holding an ultrasound photo.

A Lot of Laughter and Love

A modern pregnancy announcement doesn’t have to be serious, either. It can be a lot of fun. These two couples did a lot of laughing on the set, and it was a delight to work with them. Their joy was infectious.

A laughing man and woman stand next to each other. The woman is holding her hands over her baby bump, meanwhile, the man is holding his hand over his puffed out belly. A man and woman stand facing each other in a modern maternity photography studio. They are touching bellies.

A man and a woman stand next to each other in a modern photography studio. They are both holding their bellies, and the man is puffing his out to look pregnant.

I love how much fun this couple had with their photos. He was so convinced to make her laugh. It worked! I also laughed — who can keep a straight face with a guy showcasing his sympathy bump?

A man and a woman look at each other holding an infant onesie that says "coming soon". They are both laughing joyously.

A smiling man stands beside a smiling woman. He has one hand on hers, which is placed on her stomach, and his other hand is holding up a sonogram photo.

Meanwhile, this couple was just reveling in each other’s happiness. I love this picture of these two — dad is so excited to be showing off their new baby, and mom is overwhelmed with happiness. Their “coming soon” onesie was a personal touch that made their session even more special.

Of course, what really made these two sessions special, in my opinion, was the amount of love in the room.

A man and a woman holding a string of ultrasound photos kiss each other. A man stands behind a pregnant woman. Each has one hand on the woman's stomach and one hand is holding up ultrasound photos. A man and a woman stand on a photo set kissing. The woman has her arms over the man's shoulders, and she is holding an ultrasound photo over his shoulder.